UPSB v4

Hand Care / Carpletunnle?

  1. Geko
    Date: Sat, Apr 7 2012 15:09:06

    I've been sponning a lot lately but now when I do it be hand starts to hurt... Is it carpletunnle... How can I stop it from hurting

  2. Boxxy
    Date: Sat, Apr 7 2012 16:19:21

    @geko No just stop spinning for about 2 days

  3. Tentcell
    Date: Sat, Apr 7 2012 16:22:56

    Well you seem to be pretty new to spinning, are you using a heavier mod? If so go down in weight and try maybe a rsvp mx or a metallic commsa, just something lighter. It's probably not carpal tunnel though. When I first started spinning, my hand hurt and got sore quite a bit, but you just slowly build strength in your hand as you spin. I'd recommend stretching your hands out just to keep them loose.

  4. JackyMacky
    Date: Sat, Apr 7 2012 19:27:08

    Carpal tunnel only occurs if you pen spin straight on for a super long time (e.g. typing for 10 hours straight); no breaks, no stops. Also, carpal tunnel affects your wrist (so it's more like your wrist hurts). If your hands hurt, just stop for bit. And Tentcell is right about heavy mods.

  5. Reason
    Date: Sat, Apr 7 2012 22:49:46

    yup, they are right. just spin a light mod or take a break for a bit. also i find soaking your hand in warm/hot water (like taking a bath) really helps relieve that tension. i know how hard taking a break can be when you are addicted to spinning, but its usually a good idea to not overwork your hand

  6. Fuse
    Date: Sun, Apr 15 2012 23:53:16

    Don't do power/spin heavy as much or take a break. I stopped spinning heavy.

  7. Kari
    Date: Mon, Apr 16 2012 19:11:25

    @geko I'm sure that it is normal as a beginner because your hands aren't used to that much action. Maybe try to not spin as much or not as long in a period of time. And try some hand and wrist stretches. And I don't think power tricks help at all. My hands and wrists have been hurting lately and I have been doing power tricks. Maybe try to ease up on how much you do. Hope you get better soon. :)

  8. Fuse
    Date: Mon, Apr 16 2012 20:59:24

    Yeah, Kari is a power trick noob. :trollface: Take short breaks and massage your hands. Kari is right, you aren't used to this work on your hands.